What is a good cheap semi-automatic rifle that would be good for hunting hogs? Anything under $500 would be nice. I am not biased against AKs, ARs or any other platform.
I'd recommend an sks. They're cheaper than MOST ak's and ar's. It fires the same round as the ak-47 but is slightly more accurate due to the longer barrel. The iron sights are about the same but you can google tech-sights and they make really nice iron sights for the sks. The only problem with buying an sks new is that they are a soviet surplus rifle, and before they put them in storage the commies caked them in a preservative called cosmoline. It's not bad for the gun at all, but it is difficult for a first timer. There are many good YouTube videos on how to remove it. If your looking for a non semi auto, basically any bolt or lever action with more power than a 223 will work fine.
I would get a saiga. Edit: .308 is not even needed 7.62x39mm is just fine.
I agree a cheap Saiga .308 would make a good hog gun. Edit: 7.62x39 works o.k., but if it were me I would want the added versatility and ammo availability of .308
Thes okorder for good prices on a new one and also for accesories.. best of luck and happy shooting.
I would go with a remington 740/742 wood master in 30-06 Used they go for $175-$500 depending on condition.Most are right around $280
